If you have been dragging your feet about Swagbucks, right now is the perfect time to get signed up. Instead of their usually 30 Swagbucks you get as a bonus when you sign up, they are offering an extra 50 (for a total of 80) when you use the code AUGUSTBONUS! THis puts you even closer to a giftcard from Amazon, Starbucks, and many other retailers.

So what is Swagbucks? It is a program that rewards you for doing things you are already doing- using a search engine, playing games, shopping online, taking surveys, watching videos, printing coupons- there are TONS of ways to earn Swagbucks!

What are they for? Swagbucks accumulate in your account until you decide to cash them in in the Swagbucks Store. You trade in your SBs for rewards or giftcards. My favorite giftcard is the $5 Amazon giftcard- it is the easiest to earn and the most versatile! You can get ANYTHING on Amazon, including diapers!

Is it really that easy? Yup. It is so easy that I used it to pay for a huge chunk of my family's Christmas last year, plus earned additional giftcards to give away as gifts. The best part is that it's FREE!

Still reluctant? Give it a try- you lose nothing, and could get a lot in the process- PLUS Christmas is still a few months away, so you have some time to earn giftcards to help you pay for it! This is the best time to sign up, so don't waste the opportunity.

Want more info? Check out my guides here!

Swagbucks is having a huge bonanza today, and you will be able to get up to 45 Swagbucks from codes throughout the day! You will need to be on the lookout- their Facebook page, Twitter page, toolbar, blog and widget (you can use ours here) are all places that they release codes. Feel free to post on the Fab Steals and Deals FB wall when a new code is available to help others (but do NOT post the code). 

Not doing Swagbucks? You can earn giftcards and prizes just by searching- I paid for a lot of my family's Christmas using giftcards (Amazon, Starbucks, etc) that I earned for FREE! It doesn't cost anything to sign up, and you get an extra 80 Swagbucks for signing up here and using code JuneBoom! Add that to your potential 45 SBs in codes, and whatever you win by searching- you could earn over 100 SBs today and be well on your way to a $5 Amazon giftcard! Head over here to read my guides and get signed up. 

It's Friday, and you know what that means- Mega Swagbucks Day! This means that your chances of winning Mega Swagbucks (anything over 10) by searching is even greater than usual, with many people winning up to 50 SBs or more! The only way to win these Mega SBs is by searching, so get to it! The easiest way is to download the toolbar and use that- I use mine not only for searching, but also when I am headed to a new website. I type the name into my search bar and am often rewarded with SBs! Remember that search wins are random, and you can win several times a day.

Not a member of Swagbucks yet? Read my guides here to find out how you can use Swagbucks to pay for stuff you want and stuff you need- a great way to slash your budget that doesn't cost anything! I just cashed in for a $50 Amazon giftcard that didn't cost me anything at all!

If you have been following my blog for any period of time, you have heard me talk about Swagbucks. I LOVE Swagbucks- it is one of the easiest, genuinely free ways to earn rewards and giftcards. Swagbucks usually starts new users out with 30 SBS in their account- but for a limited time, new users can get 80 SBs when they sign up here and use the code 3rdBirthday67! That puts you 50 SBs closer to a $5 Amazon giftcard! You can read more about Swagbucks here, but don't wait to sign up. This offer expires on 2/28!

If you have been following my blog for any period of time, you have heard me talk about Swagbucks. I LOVE Swagbucks- it is one of the easiest, genuinely free ways to earn rewards and giftcards. Swagbucks usually starts new users out with 30 SBS in their account- but for a limited time, new users can get 80 SBs when they sign up here and use the code 3rdBirthday67! That puts you 50 SBs closer to a $5 Amazon giftcard! You can read more about Swagbucks here, but don't wait to sign up. This offer expires on 2/28!

There is a great new way to earn Swagbucks: games! There are 31 different FREE games that you can play that will earn you Swagbucks! I am sure that most of use have played games online before- there are certainly a lot on FB- but now you can kill some time, play some games, and continue to add to your Swagbucks total to earn giftcards! You can find the games by logging into Swagbucks and looking on the left side of your page- you will see an option that says Games. Agree to the terms and conditions and you are ready to go!

TODAY ONLY: If you have been on the fence about joining Swagbucks, you will definitely want to sign up today- even if you are not sure, it doesn't hurt to sign up while you think it over- because when you sign up here and use the code Freebies4Games (you HAVE to use it while signing up!) to score an additional 40 Swagbucks (on top of the 30 that new sign-ups usually get). You will be starting off with over twice as many as typical sign-ups- so it doesn't make sense not to! It is only January, so you have plenty of time to read up on Swagbucks and start earning to pay for things you need, or to make occasions like birthdays and Christmas easier on your budget (or free!). Check out my guides and sign up now- this code expires on January 14th!

If you have been holding out about signing up for Swagbucks, now is a GREAT time to sign up! You can currently get 60 Swagbucks instead of the usual 30 when you sign up here and use code JoinIn2010! (code is case sensitive) Signing up is free, and Swagbucks is the easiest way to earn rewards that I have found. I have paid for $160 worth of Christmas expenses using giftcards I earned for FREE on Swagbucks- since October! Yes, really! You can use them to earn giftcards to buy presents, diapers (on Amazon), music, or even big items. Read my guides here to find out more about it, and then go sign up- it is FREE and you lose nothing, but you will already have 60 SBs under your belt (and a $5 Amazon giftcard is only 450 SBs!). 

I don't know why I haven't written a post about this yet!
If you follow Fab Steals and Deals on Facebook you will often see me post Swag Code Alerts. If you are new to Swagbucks, you are probably a little bewildered by this! Here's the scoop:
-Every so often (usually once a day) "The Swag Guy" will release a special code. That code is available for a limited time and is worth a certain amount of Swagbucks.
-The ways to find these codes vary.
   -Via the toolbar (If you will look at your toolbar, you will see a red envelope there that says From TSG. If there is a message- which usually contains a Swag Code, you will see a number beside it, and you will know to check it.
   -Via the blog. Swagbucks keeps up a blog, and occasionally will post a code near the end of a post. You can get to the blog with your toolbar (where it says SB News), through the widget on my Swagbucks info page (click Blog), or on the Swagbucks page itself (on the left, scroll down until you see a link for the blog).
   -Via a Swag Hunt. You will have to follow a series of clues to find a swag code that is hidden somewhere, usually in the Swag Store or in an SBTV Video.
- A swag code will be a series of upper-and-lowercase letters and number all strung together KIndoFliKEthIs. You will copy that code, making sure that there are no spaces at the beginning or the end, and paste it onto your Swagbucks dashboard- on the right side of your Swagbucks page, where it says Enter Your Swag Code. If you have a code and it won't go through, it is either because it has expired or because you have added a space at the end. Try backspacing or clicking next to the last letter in the code and hitting Delete, and then Gimme.

How do you know when there is a Swag Code?
-Follow me on Facebook! When I spot a code, I will let you know!
-Check the toolbar (see above).
-Follow Swagbucks on FB, and check the page periodically. When you see a bunch of people posting "Thanks TSG!", you will know that there is a Swag Code somewhere. (Plus Swagbucks often gives clues to the code's location on their FB page!)
-Use a Swagbucks widget (called a Swidget). I have one on my FB page under the My Stuff tab, one on the right side of my main blog page (which is, admittedly, tiny), and a large one on my Swagbucks Info page. Click SC and then Check for a Code to see if one is available.

One more thing about swag codes: You can NEVER post a code anywhere- not on the SB page, not on my page, not ANYWHERE. Doing so can get your account deleted, and you don't want that to happen, especially if you are close to earning a reward! Hints are okay, but posting the codes never is.

Want to earn more Swagbucks? Check out all of my guides to find out how! Not doing Swagbucks yet? You are missing out on a great way to save money, just by using the internet (and if you are reading my blog, you are obviously using the internet! ;) ). I have paid for $150 of our Christmas- just since October- using giftcards I earned through Swagbucks (and no, I am not exaggerating!). It is completely free to join and use. Find out more info here.

Christmas is only a few weeks away, so it is getting a little late in the game for earning Swagbucks to put towards giftcards for Christmas shopping (it takes 10-14 days for giftcards to post to your SB account, and then you have to include shipping time for items you order from Amazon and Target). That doesn't mean that it is time to give up, however- that just means that there are new possibilities before you!

Did you know that you can buy diapers on Amazon? True story- and with Amazon Mom, you can get them shipped for free AND get 30% off (if you get the subscription service). This is already a great deal- but if you are earning Amazon giftcards through Swagbucks, you will lower your OOP even more. The best part is that there is no dragging your kids to the store to get diapers- they are shipped in 2 days right to your door! This is a terrific way to use SB to pay for stuff you truly need.

You can also keep earning Swagbucks and trading them in for giftcards each month, and then just put those giftcards into your account to wait for a purchase. It's really fun to have money sitting in your Amazon or Target account- when you find a great deal, it makes it even better when you use giftcards you earned for free! It also comes in handy when money is tight and you need a birthday party gift or other item. Remember that you can only get 5 of the same reward in a calendar month, so if you are planning to use them for giftcards, don't save them up for months at a time and then try to purchase a bunch. Buy them month-by-month.

Something I will be doing is earning for next Christmas. Signing up now gives you a whole YEAR to search and earn. I was able to pay for $130 worth of Christmas gifts this year through giftcards earned with Swagbucks, and that is just since October. I am excited to see how much of Christmas I will be able to pay for next year! (again, if you plan on doing this, trade in your Swagbucks month-by-month instead of waiting until next December!)

You can also continue to save up those Swagbucks for a big prize. Just because you have them doesn't mean you need to spend them- save them up and buy something that would ordinarily be out of your price range or budget. Take a look around in the Swag Store and see if you can find something to work towards- having a goal will motivate you to keep earning!

There are lots of ways to earn Swagbucks- are you taking advantage of all of them? Check out my guides! Not doing Swagbucks yet? Now is the perfect time to get started! Pay for stuff you need or want for FREE!

I would love to hear how you did with your Swagging to Christmas- I have seen comments on the Fab Steals and Deals FB page when you win, but I would love to hear how this has translated into savings for you! Leave a comment telling us how you've done so far! :)

It's a brand-new month, and that means brand-new coupons! Grab some coffee, fire up that printer, and head over here to check out my list of sites for printable coupons! You can print most of these twice by hitting your Back button and refreshing the page. New to coupons? Be sure to check out my guides to teach you how to use them effectively to really slash that grocery budget and pay pennies on the dollar!

Don't forget that Swagbuck now has printable coupons- you get 10 Swagbucks for EVERY coupon that you print and redeem- that is pretty fabulous! I'm heading there first. If you are doing Swagbucks, you are truly missing out on a wonderful way to save money- and it is FREE! Go here to read more about it!